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UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Abai (ranked 2943 p4p, 372 weight class) and Sergio Garcia (ranked 3298 p4p, 410 weight class). Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ludacris - Beast Mode. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ibrahim Abai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Garcia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia controlling the position well.
Abai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Abai lands a couple of elbows.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Abai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abai tries to kick Garcia off in order to stand up. Garcia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Abai wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Abai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Garcia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abai's coaches at Russian Bears Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Garcia takes a little break here. Abai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abai is trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia controlling from side mount.
Abai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garcia connects with a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcia.
Abai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garcia is controlling him well.
Garcia controls the position.
Abai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abai shoots in and bounces Garcia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Abai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia pulls Abai in to control the position.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abai cracks Garcia with a solid left hand.
Abai lands a couple of elbows.
Abai working some strikes from top position.
Abai distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abai with a nice head shot there.
Abai postures up.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abai postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abai throws a big right hand that misses.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garcia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike from Abai.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Abai shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abai defends it well.
Abai tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Abai moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abai backs up against the cage.
Abai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Abai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Abai's head.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Abai dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Abai's head and hops out.
Abai wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia feints the counter takedown.
Abai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abai on his heels. He'll look to pass Abai's guard now, I'm sure.
Abai pushes Garcia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abai misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Abai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Garcia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Abai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garcia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim Abai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abai!
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Garcia drags him back down.
Garcia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garcia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garcia prevents Abai from escaping the position.
Garcia controls the position.
Garcia advances nicely into full mount.
Abai is in a horrible position here. Garcia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abai is looking to escape.
Garcia stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abai's half guard.
Abai kicks off Garcia and gets to his feet.
Abai tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
A jab from Garcia does it's job there.
Abai walks into a jab.
Abai with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Abai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abai shoots in and gets a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Abai moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia tries to break free but Abai pushes him back against the cage.
Abai has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Abai keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia works over Abai's head and body with a nice combination.
Abai is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia scores with the left hand. Abai knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Abai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Garcia! Abai is backing up but he can't get away as Garcia lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Abai and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergio Garcia!
A victorious Sergio Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 3503 p4p, 373 weight class) and Joe Strong (ranked 1442 p4p, 160 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Strong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good work by Suckerpunch as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strong cracks the inside of Suckerpunch's front leg.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suckerpunch. That did some damage!
Strong cracks Suckerpunch with a good jab.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Strong throws a right and a left that Suckerpunch avoids nicely.
Strong clinches up with Suckerpunch and pushes him back against the cage.
Suckerpunch is trying to break the clinch but Strong is controlling him.
Suckerpunch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong lands a hook that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong lands a knee to the head.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strong looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch lands a shot to the body.
Suckerpunch slowing the pace effectively.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong blocks a body shot from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Suckerpunch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Suckerpunch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suckerpunch lands an uppercut.
Suckerpunch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suckerpunch tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Suckerpunch back against the cage.
Strong tries to stall but Suckerpunch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Strong.
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suckerpunch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strong avoiding damage as Suckerpunch throws knees to the body.
Strong breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch slips a jab and a cross from Strong.
Strong thumps Suckerpunch with a low kick.
Suckerpunch avoids the body shot from Strong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Strong misses.
Strong misses with a shot to the body
letting Suckerpunch counter with a right hand.
Suckerpunch misses the shot to the body.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Suckerpunch counters with an inside leg kick.
Suckerpunch moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Strong rushes Suckerpunch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch wants to stall.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Strong.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Strong trying to control the position but instead, Suckerpunch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strong into the cage.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Suckerpunch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Suckerpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suckerpunch taking a breather.
Strong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strong has Suckerpunch pressed against the cage.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Suckerpunch avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Strong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strong leaning against his opponent.
Strong receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Suckerpunch takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ricki Suckerpunch has been cut.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Strong.
Strong avoiding damage as Suckerpunch throws knees to the body.
Strong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suckerpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suckerpunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricki Suckerpunch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick from Strong lands but Suckerpunch takes it in his stride.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Strong tries to bum rush Suckerpunch with a series of wild strikes but Suckerpunch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suckerpunch feints with a jab and clips Strong right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Strong is sent crashing into the canvas and Suckerpunch leaps in for the kill! Strong tries to get to his feet but Suckerpunch is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Strong is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 666 p4p, 95 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 1998 p4p, 256 weight class). Sturd Jr comes into the arena with Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarn slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Scarn.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scarn just manages to avoid it.
Scarn throws a front kick aimed at Sturd Jr's knee but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scarn wants to clinch up but Sturd Jr keeps it at a distance.
Scarn clinches up against the cage.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Scarn has control.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike.
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sturd Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scarn tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a left to the body.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Scarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturd Jr jabs Scarn right on the nose. Scarn blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Scarn misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr thumps Scarn with a low kick.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Scarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Scarn on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarn's head.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Scarn avoids the punch easily.
Scarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Scarn misses with a low kick.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scarn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr wants to get back to his feet but Scarn drags him back down.
Sturd Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scarn.
Sturd Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Sturd Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Scarn scores with a jab to the head.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Sturd Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Scarn checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Scarn.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scarn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Scarn is predictable there
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sturd Jr but Sturd Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sturd Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scarn swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scarn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it well.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarn misses.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Scarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn punishes Sturd Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Scarn checks it.
Scarn looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Scarn's head.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn lunges at Sturd Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sturd Jr's hand.
Scarn slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Sturd Jr avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Sturd Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scarn scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scarn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sturd Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.
Sturd Jr thumps Scarn with a low kick.
Scarn misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Sturd Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Scarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Nice cross by Sturd Jr.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild combination.
Scarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturd Jr's sensitive parts.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Scarn is predictable there
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr cracks Scarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scarn dives in for a single leg takedown but Sturd Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scarn just manages to avoid it.
Scarn thuds his right hand into Sturd Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
Scarn darts in and clinches Sturd Jr up against the cage.
Scarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow.
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Scarn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sturd Jr's waist but Sturd Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarn off to one side.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scarn is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
A clash of legs there as Scarn blocks the low kick.
Scarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn pushes Sturd Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sturd Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Scarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarn tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a combination. Scarn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scarn throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a left to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Scarn lands with a straight right. Sturd Jr didn't see that one coming.
Scarn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sturd Jr to the ground. Scarn is now in Sturd Jr's guard.
Sturd Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarn throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Scarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scarn down.
Scarn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to stand back up but Scarn is controlling him
Sturd Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scarn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Scarn has control.
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarn! But no joy.
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Scarn misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Scarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Scarn moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Scarn clinches with his opponent.
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Sturd Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scarn.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Despite the aggression on Scarn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scarn lands with a nice body punch.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Scarn.
Scarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Scarn.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Scarn on that attempt.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarn scores with a takedown into Sturd Jr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scarn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Scarn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Scarn moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturd Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scarn walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Scarn clinches up against the cage.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Scarn fails with a takedown attempt.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Scarn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Scarn settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Scarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scarn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr drops his hands momentarily and Scarn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarn tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn moved away.
Scarn checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Scarn darts in trying to clinch
and Sturd Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Scarn.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Scarn moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Scarn's head but Scarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Scarn catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 3034 p4p, 384 weight class) and Vladimir Venger (ranked 2667 p4p, 344 weight class). Venger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Live and Let Die. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Venger!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braz shoots in for a double leg but Venger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Braz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Venger counters with a right hand to the body.
Venger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braz's head.
Braz ducks right into an uppercut from Venger.
Braz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venger stuffs the takedown attempt from Braz. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Venger's waist but Venger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Venger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venger lands a glancing blow to the side of Braz's head.
Venger lands a jab to the head.
Venger lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braz misses with a takedown attempt
and Venger counters with a stiff right hand.
Braz is rocked!
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Braz shoots in but no luck this time.
As Braz backs off Venger throws a huge counter combo but Braz manages to avoid it all.
Braz is breathing heavily.
Venger connects with the punch.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Venger counters with a crisp right that sends Braz to the canvas! Venger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '205 Venger is an even scarier Venger, beware!'.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Maraçon (ranked 499 p4p, 80 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 464 p4p, 73 weight class). Maraçon comes to the cage accompanied by Pistolero. McGuire has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maraçon moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maraçon's head backwards.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maraçon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
McGuire thumps Maraçon with a low kick.
McGuire swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire slips under a jab from Maraçon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into Maraçon's guard.
Maraçon pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Maraçon checks it.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Maraçon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Maraçon is just out of range.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Maraçon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maraçon slips under a jab from McGuire.
Maraçon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maraçon as he avoids it easily.
Maraçon lands a two punch combo.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Maraçon gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McGuire.
Maraçon throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Maraçon's head back.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body.
Maraçon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maraçon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Maraçon.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire tests Maraçon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Maraçon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Maraçon takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Nice cross by Maraçon.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body.
Maraçon thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon.
A little feinted left hand from Maraçon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire tests Maraçon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maraçon.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Maraçon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Maraçon saw that one coming.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maraçon scores with a leg kick.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maraçon scores with a nice body kick.
Maraçon jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Maraçon and move into the clinch position.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Maraçon misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maraçon throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Maraçon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Maraçon stuffs the takedown.
Maraçon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maraçon lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Maraçon scores with a push kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maraçon's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maraçon - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maraçon. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maraçon throws out the jab.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maraçon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Maraçon throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Maraçon throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maraçon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Maraçon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Maraçon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon is trying to get back to half guard.
Maraçon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGuire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGuire landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon manages to get back to half guard.
McGuire is trying to control. Maraçon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Maraçon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
McGuire looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire turns into Maraçon and is now in his guard.
Maraçon looking to control.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maraçon holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up in Maraçon's guard and throws a big left but Maraçon blocks it.
Maraçon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire jabs Maraçon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maraçon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Maraçon is avoiding it.
Maraçon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maraçon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Maraçon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maraçon swings widly with a right hand
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maraçon looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Maraçon with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Maraçon.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Maraçon.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Maraçon steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
A clash of legs there as Maraçon blocks the low kick.
Maraçon sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maraçon scores with a jab.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
A big right from McGuire misses.
A punch combination from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maraçon.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Maraçon working aggressively here.
Maraçon misses with some punches.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maraçon throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maraçon. That did some damage!
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maraçon blocks a low kick nicely.
Maraçon with a hook.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Maraçon half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
Maraçon lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Maraçon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire has Maraçon up against the cage in a clinch.
Maraçon takes a shot to the head.
Maraçon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maraçon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
A victorious Pablo Maraçon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Poffo (ranked 364 p4p, 55 weight class) and Troy Hooper (ranked 212 p4p, 30 weight class). Troy Hooper told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Poffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poffo misses with a hook
and Hooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poffo as he avoids it easily.
Poffo throws a solid leg kick but Hooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poffo.
Poffo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Poffo.
Poffo tries a low kick but Hooper avoids it.
Hooper throws a body punch but Poffo moves out of range.
Poffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Poffo.
Poffo defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Poffo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoopers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poffo moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Poffo blocks a body shot from Hooper.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Good body shot from Hooper.
A short right from Hooper.
A short body shot lands from Hooper as the two fighters clinch.
Poffo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Poffo fails to land.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poffo tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Poffo gets full guard.
Poffo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hooper defends well.
Hooper content to stall in guard here.
Poffo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper stands and throws Poffo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Poffo is looking for a sweep.
Hooper is looking to take a break and control but Poffo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poffo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hooper lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooper cracks Poffo with a big elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Poffo's face as Hooper controls the position.
Hooper working the body and head with strikes.
Hooper landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper scoring with punches and elbows.
Poffo is looking to reverse the position.
Hooper lands a few punches from side control.
Poffo prevents Hooper from improving position.
Poffo is letting Hooper control him for a moment.
Hooper wants to control but Poffo is keeping him busy.
Poffo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hooper's best efforts.
Hooper working Poffo over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poffo taking some punishment here, with Hooper in his half guard.
Poffo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper prevents Poffo from improving his position.
Hooper trying to control the action but Poffo is working from the bottom.
Poffo actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Poffo tries to get to full guard but Hooper has control of the leg.
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poffo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Poffo misses the target.
Hooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Poffo. Poffo gets slowly back to his feet.
Poffo misses with a body shot.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Poffo.
Nice takedown defense from Poffo. No joy for Hooper on that attempt.
Hooper thuds a left hand into Poffo's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poffo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poffos head.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poffo tries to circle away but Hooper has him pinned against the cage.
Troy Hooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Poffo.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo blocks an uppercut.
Poffo misses with the head strike.
Poffo pushes Hooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Poffo is looking for a takedown.
Poffo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Poffo controls his hands.
Poffo can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Poffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Poffo.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hooper on the inside.
Hooper pushes Poffo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poffo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Poffo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooper.
Poffo tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poffo prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo scores with a shot to the side of Hooper's head.
Poffo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hooper.
Hooper lands a left hand.
Hooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poffo backwards.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poffo throws a head punch that misses.
Poffo pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Poffo's head.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poffo backwards.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Poffo.
Good body shot from Hooper.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Poffo.
Poffo misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Poffo avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poffo.
Poffo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Poffo.
Hooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poffo backwards.
Hooper is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Poffo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooper lands a nice uppercut.
Poffo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poffo blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Poffo gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poffo working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randy Poffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Hooper.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Poffo.
Hooper works on Poffo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Poffo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poffos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poffo.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Hooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poffo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poffo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poffo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper throws a hook but Poffo blocks it.
Poffo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poffo.
Poffo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Good shot there by Hooper.
Poffo misses with a looping left.
Poffo misses with a body punch
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooper thuds a left hand into Poffo's body.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poffo.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poffo moves away.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a nice right hand.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo throws a poor cross that misses
and Poffo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poffo doesn't seem bothered though.
Poffo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poffo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper lands the left hand.
Oh Poffo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poffo.
Poffo walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Poffo limp body while Hooper jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Hooper!
During a confident post fight interview, Troy Hooper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Curran (ranked 365 p4p, 43 weight class) and Zdravko Saric (ranked 429 p4p, 50 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Curran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zdravko Saric!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curran doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric thumps Curran with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saric.
Saric cracks Curran with an open hand slap.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric moves out of range as Curran throws a body kick.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Curran misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Saric.
Saric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric blocks a head kick by Curran.
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Curran sprawling to the canvas! Curran rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
Curran is rocked!
Curran is breathing heavily.
Curran leaves his chin hanging out and Saric seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Curran crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
After the big win, Zdravko Saric made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Northrop (ranked 163 p4p, 23 weight class) and Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 68 p4p, 9 weight class). Northrop comes to the cage accompanied by Alive And Kicking. De Santo Cristo has chosen Que país é esse? as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter with a clinch but Northrop pushes him away.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Northrop.
Northrop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
Northrop lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from De Santo Cristo as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Northrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Santo Cristo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Northrop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Northrop regains guard immediately.
Northrop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Northrop looks for a takedown but De Santo Cristo sprawls well.
Northrop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Santo Cristo to the ground. Northrop is now in De Santo Cristo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo controlling the position.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.
De Santo Cristo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo has Northrop pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
Northrop wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position.
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.
Northrop won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that De Santo Cristo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Northrop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santo Cristo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control Northrop's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo can't keep his opponent in guard - Northrop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Northrop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Santo Cristo is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Santo Cristo avoid being mounted?
Northrop thows a huge punch but De Santo Cristo dodges it nicely.
De Santo Cristo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
De Santo Cristo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Northrop rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Northrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Northrop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
Northrop tries to roll over but De Santo Cristo keeps him under control.
Northrop regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Santo Cristo with a nice head shot there.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Santo Cristo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Northrop throws a hook but De Santo Cristo avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
De Santo Cristo avoids a kick to the body.
Northrop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Northrop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Northrop.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Northrop does it's job there.
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Northrop in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Northrop is rocked!
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Santo Cristo is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Northrop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Northrop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Santo Cristo.
Northrop wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Santo Cristo has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
De Santo Cristo working some strikes from top position.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo defends easily.
De Santo Cristo distracts Northrop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santo Cristo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santo Cristo is aware though and is defending well.
De Santo Cristo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
De Santo Cristo advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Santo Cristo's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Northrop tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Santo Cristo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Northrop is desperately trying to improve his position but De Santo Cristo has a good base and remains in mount.
De Santo Cristo landing strikes from the mount and Northrop is in trouble!
Northrop is trying desperately to improve position.
Northrop wants to control but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop is looking to improve his position but De Santo Cristo isn't that keen on the idea.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of good shots and Northrop has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Northrop manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Santo Cristo's guard. Nice work there by Northrop.
Northrop got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santo Cristo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Northrop has managed to get both his arms back between De Santo Cristo's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop postures up in De Santo Cristo's guard and throws a big left but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Northrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Northrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Northrop throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
Northrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Santo Cristo slips under a jab.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the side of Northrop's head but Northrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Santo Cristo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Northrop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Santo Cristo quickly recovers to half guard.
Northrop seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Santo Cristo is on top in guard.
Northrop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Northrop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
De Santo Cristo tries for a kimura but Northrop is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Northrop keeps working.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Northrop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Santo Cristo off and has taken his back!
Northrop is hanging on to De Santo Cristo's back as he tries to escape.
Northrop looking for the choke from the back.
Northrop controlling well, preventing De Santo Cristo from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo is still trying to improve position.
De Santo Cristo just trying to survive but Northrop is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
De Santo Cristo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Santo Cristo tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.
Northrop is working for a kimura but De Santo Cristo is defending it quite comfortably.
De Santo Cristo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop rolls, trying to escape but De Santo Cristo keeps control of the position.
De Santo Cristo scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop tries to escape the position.
De Santo Cristo lands shots from the back.
De Santo Cristo controlling well, preventing Northrop from escaping the position.
Northrop is working hard here to advance position.
Northrop defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Santo Cristo's arms.
De Santo Cristo has the hooks in. Northrop is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will De Santo Cristo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
De Santo Cristo lands punches and elbows.
Northrop trying to get back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is in full control for now.
De Santo Cristo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Northrop trying to control the hands but De Santo Cristo won't let him.
De Santo Cristo has Northrop flattened out and is raining down punches.
Northrop trying to control the hands but De Santo Cristo won't let him.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Santo Cristo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Russell Northrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santo Cristo keeps control of the position as Northrop tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Santo Cristo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
After winning the bout, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 39 p4p, 10 weight class) and Fook Man (ranked 43 p4p, 11 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fook Man!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenway's calf.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
Kenway throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway connects with a single shot there.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Man pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Kenway connects with a nice looking jab.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenway's hands.
Man tries to work over Kenway's front leg with a kick but Kenway checks it.
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man cracks Kenway with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Man.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenway scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.
A big left from Kenway misses.
Man is looking for the big counter here.
Kenway swinging wildly here.
Kenway moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kenway throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man lands a jab to Kenway's midsection.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws a push kick but Kenway slaps the foot to one side.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenway.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Kenway rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kenway is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Man throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenway's calf.
Man misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Kenway thumps Man with a low kick.
Kenway throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenway.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenway misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Kenway moves out of range as Man strikes.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Man slips under a jab.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man clobbers Kenway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Kenway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway throws a one two combo.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fook Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kenway throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenway.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Man takes one on the button.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Kenway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
Kenway avoids a kick to the body.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
Kenway throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
Man has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenway, as that shot connected.
Kenway pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Man prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenway.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Kenway swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Kenway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Man misses the body punch
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Good work by Kenway as he checks the leg kick.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Man misses with a body shot.
Kenway blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Man.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Kenway as he checks the leg kick.
Kenway wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Kenway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Kenway backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man connects with the punch.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Kenway's leg but Kenway calmly moves out of range.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Man tenderised Kenway's leg. Kenway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kenway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kenway is looking to clinch.
Kenway is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man misses with a straight right.
Kenway tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Man.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Man.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Kenway slips a jab from Man.
Kenway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Man misses with the combination.
Kenway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Good work by Kenway as he checks the leg kick.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenway.
Kenway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
Kenway digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenway has time to react.
Kenway slips under a jab from Man.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range.
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Kenway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Kenway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man jabs Kenway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenway misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenway is able to avoid easily.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenway thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kenway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a right hand to the body.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Man lands with a cross.
Fook Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway checks a low kick from Man.
Man swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kenway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenway.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man slips under a jab.
Man digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.
Kenway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenway walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Kenway's side.
Kenway tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Man looks to land a body kick but Kenway moved away.
Kenway dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
It looked like Kenway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fook Man really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenway lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Kenway.
Kenway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenway catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenway throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Man missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kenway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Man scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenway.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenway checks it well.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
Man throws a low kick but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped Kenway's head back.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenway is able to avoid easily.
Kenway jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man scores with a punch to the head.
Kenway connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man jabs Kenway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenway moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Kenway scores with a jab.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Kenway.
Man with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Kenway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Kenway lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Kenway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Kenway tries to counter by clinching up but Man breaks away and moves out of range.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenway tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Man.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Kenway is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fook Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Kenway checks a leg kick.
Man slips a jab from Kenway.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
No joy there for Kenway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Kenway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Kenway as he checks the leg kick.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man tries to work over Kenway's front leg with a kick but Kenway checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Kenway misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Kenway down.
Kenway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man lands a nice hook to Kenway's body. Kenway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man checks a low kick from Kenway.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Kenway down.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Kenway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
As Man backs away, Kenway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway misses with the combination.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Kenway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
That kick from Man tenderised Kenway's leg. Kenway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Kenway tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man connects with a single shot there.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenway throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Kenway only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Kenway throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Man tries to land a leg kick but Kenway saw it coming and moves away.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenway blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.
Man cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Kenway's knee but Kenway avoids it well.
Kenway tries to counter by clinching up but Man breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man checks a leg kick.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but Kenway steps away.
Fook Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway clinches up against the cage.
Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fook Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fook Man!
Fook Man is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Fook Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sang Seok (ranked 33 p4p, 3 weight class) and Jeff Gower (ranked 150 p4p, 15 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Sang Seok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gower.
Gower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seok dips to his left and cracks Gower with an uppercut!
Seok moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Gower throws the left hand but Seok avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gower. That's going to slow Seok down.
Gower keeps Seok at a distance using the push kick.
Seok slips a straight right by Gower.
Seok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seok takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
Seok throws a leg kick
and Gower counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seok with a jab.
Gower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gower sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gower, right into the meat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gower lands with a right to the head.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Seok avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Seok.
Seok is looking to control Gower's arms but Gower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seok has his back to the cage.
Seok has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Gower tries to work over Seok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower lands a left hand.
Seok stalling in the clinch.
Seok taking a breather.
Seok is trying to pull guard but Gower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Seok.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Seok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower working aggressively here.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seok gets through Gower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seok lands with a right to the head.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower tries a body shot but Seok blocks it.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Gower misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Gower.
Seok jumps guard and drags Gower to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seok working for submissions but it's allowed Gower to get to half guard.
Gower is looking to advance position but Seok won't allow it.
Gower tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Seok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gower has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Seok is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seok wants to sweep here but Gower controlling him for the moment.
Seok has an active guard here but Gower has managed to pass into half guard.
Seok is looking to improve his position.
Seok is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gower throws a body kick that misses
and Seok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Seok.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seok tries to free his leg and advance position but Gower is retaining full guard.
Seok trying to control but Gower is working from the bottom.
Seok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seok postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seok wants to control from the top but Gower keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok is really struggling to control Gower but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Seok throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower trying to control the position.
Seok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seok trying to control but Gower is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gower scores with a head kick.
Seok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seok misses with a body shot.
Seok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seok throws a sloppy body shot
and Gower counters with a stiff right hand.
Seok is looking to wear down Gower with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
Seok seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jeff Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seok misses with a two punch combination.
Gower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seok momentarily.
Gower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gower.
Seok lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Seok.
Gower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Seok with a nice cross.
Gower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gower throws an overhand right that lands on Seok's shoulder, as Seok tries to avoid the shot.
Gower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
A jab from Seok misses.
A leg kick checked by Seok.
Gower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seok throws a low kick, looking for Gower's leg but Gower calmly moves out of range.
Gower moves into the clinch.
Seok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Seok lands a left hand.
Seok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Seok.
Gower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seok backwards.
Gower lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seok pulls guard.
Gower trying to control the position from guard on top but Seok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seok is pulling down on Gower's head to control his posture.
Seok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gower can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gower wanted to stand there but Seok had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Gower will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gower.
Seok connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Gower tenderised Seok's leg. Seok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gower wants to clinch up but Seok keeps it at a distance.
Seok looks to land a left hand but Gower moved out of range nicely.
Gower on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seok misses the jab.
Gower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seok has time to react.
Gower throws a body kick that misses
and Seok counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Seok passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seok landing strikes, looking to finish!
Seok trying to control but Gower is having none of it.
Gower has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seok controlling from mount.
Seok looking to control but Gower is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seok looking to finish with strikes here!
Seok unloads with some shots from mount but Gower bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seok unloads with some shots from mount but Gower bucks and avoids them well.
Seok looking to finish with strikes here!
Seok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Seok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Seok unloads with some shots from mount but Gower bucks and avoids them well.
Seok trying to control but Gower is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seok misses with some ground and pound and Gower recovers position to half guard.
Lee Sang Seok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gower!
Gower tries to hold on but Seok pushes him away.
Seok sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Seok controlling from mount.
Gower is in all sorts of trouble here.
Seok throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Seok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seok throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Seok controlling the pace for now.
Seok looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Seok looking to ground and pound but Gower is blocking nicely.
Gower manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gower looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gower has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sang Seok clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gower misses the shot to the body.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Gower lets loose with a powerful body kick. Seok will feel that in the morning.
Seok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gower throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gower pushes Seok off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
Seok throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Gower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seok swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
No joy there for Seok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower throws a leg kick but Seok moved away.
Gower lands with a good body shot.
Seok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seok misses with a looping right.
Seok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Seok scores with a body shot.
Gower misses with a looping right.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but Gower avoids it well and moves away.
That kick from Gower tenderised Seok's leg. Seok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gower - that will leave a mark!
Seok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seok misses with an uppercut. Gower saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Seok.
Seok misses with an uppercut.
Jeff Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Gower.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seok walks into a jab.
Seok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gower lands with a nice body kick.
Gower misses with a straight right.
Gower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gower.
A jab from Gower does it's job there.
Gower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seok misses with the combination.
Gower appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gower as he avoids it easily.
Gower only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seok sets himself, and Gower steps forward looking for the clinch! Seok avoids it this time.
Gower throws a leg kick which misses Seok's front leg but catches the back leg as Seok tries to avoid it.
Seok shoots in for a takedown but Gower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gower darts in and clinches Seok up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Gower tries to work over Seok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seok is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Seok.
Seok misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Seok avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
A short right from Gower.
Seok will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Seok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Jeff Gower seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seok.
Gower lands with a light punch inside.
Seok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seok tries to pull guard but Gower forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sang Seok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok blocking some punches.
Seok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Seok misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seok or perhaps it was just good defense by Gower, which made it look bad.
Gower lands a nice looking body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gower.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok throws a push kick but Gower slaps the foot to one side.
Gower keeps Seok at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower cracks the inside of Seok's front leg.
Gower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Seok throws a good cross that connects.
Seok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seok slips under a jab from Gower.
A jab from Seok does it's job there.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Seok.
Seok scores with a nice head shot.
Gower misses with a leg kick
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gower manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Seok misses with some punches.
Gower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seok backwards.
Lee Sang Seok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower prevents Seok from breaking the clinch.
Seok throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Seok tries to pull guard but Gower holds him up against the cage and eventually Seok drops back down to his feet.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seok stalling in the clinch.
Seok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seok lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seok.
Seok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seok throws a head punch that misses.
Seok controlling the action here for a moment.
Seok pushes Gower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower lands a hook that snaps the head of Seok backwards.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gower as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Seok tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower lands with a right to the head.
Gower lands with a left to the head.
Seok tries to pull guard but Gower forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sang Seok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Seok avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Seok working aggressively here.
Gower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
Seok slowing the pace effectively.
Seok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Jeff Gower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seok's elbow.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seok throws a head punch that misses.
Seok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Seok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower misses with some punches.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seok's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seok.
A head punch on the inside from Seok fails to land.
Seok tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing Seok back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Gower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gower has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Gower!
Jeff Gower is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jeff Gower thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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